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James Key 1788–1848 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 14, 1788

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1848

Death Location: Alabama

Father: William Key

Mother: Mourning Clark

Spouse(s): Rebecca Grizzle

Children(s): Elizabeth Key

In 1788, James Key entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to William Bibb Key And Mourning Clark. In 1820, James Key resided in Elbert, Georgia, United States. James Key married Rebecca Grizzle, and had children including Elizabeth Amanda Key. James Key passed away in 1848 in Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1788, James Key entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to William Bibb Key And Mourning Clark.
  • In 1820, James Key resided in Elbert, Georgia, United States.
  • James Key married Rebecca Grizzle, and had children including Elizabeth Amanda Key.
  • James Key passed away in 1848 in Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Key
1759–1836
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mourning Clark
1764–1840
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Grizzle
1790–1858
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Key
1812–1857
Birth Location: Georgia
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James Key's Ancestors

Self
James Key
1788–1848
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
William Bibb Key
1759–1836
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Mourning Clark
1764–1840
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Martin (Tandy) Key
1715–1791
Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ann) Bibb
1725–1815
Goochland, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Christopher Clark
1737–1803
Albemarle, Virginia
Millicent (Mildred) Terrell
1741–1800
Caroline, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Key
1696–1764
Martha Tandy
1696–1742
Micajah Clark
1718–1808
Judith Adams
1716–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Martin Key
1670–1740
Elizabeth Ford
1675–1706
Henry Tandy
1660–1703
Priscilla Colby
1654–1697
Christopher Clark
1681–1754
Penelope Johnson
1684–1754
Robert Adams
1689–1740
Mourning Lewis
1694–1765

James Key's Descendants

1.
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James Key (July 14, 1788–1848) m. Rebecca Grizzle (1790–1858)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Amanda) Key 1812–1857 m. Matthew (Harper) BOYD 1809–1877
    1. 1. Susan Boyd 1849–
    2. 2. Thomas Boyd 1847–
    3. 3. Mary Boyd 1845–1938
    4. 4. Marshall Boyd 1841–
    5. 5. Joel (M) Boyd 1839–
    6. 6. John (James) Boyd 1837–1915 m. Eliza (F) Boyd 1841–
    7. 7. Mildred (Ann) Boyd 1833–1912
    8. 8. Louisa (M) Boyd 1851–1885 m. William (Benjamin) Davenport 1842–1923
      1. 1. Lenious (Edward) Davenport 1871–1939 m. Camelot Jones 1884–1952
        1. 1. Robert (William) Davenport 1902–1974
        2. 2. Edwena (Eunice) DAVENPORT 1906–1993
        3. 3. Edward (W) Davenport 1907–
        4. 4. Allene DAVENPORT 1909–
        5. 5. Woodrow (Wilson) DAVENPORT 1912–1983 m. Hilda R 1916–2003
        6. 6. Earl (Leon) DAVENPORT 1916–1989 m. Frances (Juanita) Fayard 1926–2009
        7. 7. Ernest (L) DAVENPORT 1916–2006
        8. 8. Otis (Bryant) DAVENPORT 1918–1969
        9. 9. George (Paul) DAVENPORT 1927–2009
      2. 2. William (Stewart) Davenport 1881–1961 m. Maryetta (Elizabeth) McConnell 1885–1950
        1. 1. Rubie Davenport 1909–
        2. 2. Roy Davenport 1911–
        3. 3. Sadie (A) Davenport 1912–2001 m. Travis McKee 1907–
        4. 4. Ramon Davenport 1915–
        5. 5. Imogene Davenport 1918–
        6. 6. Julius (W.) Davenport 1920–2015
        7. 7. Helen (Armistice) Davenport 1921–2003
        8. 8. Calvin (Coolidge) Davenport 1923–1961
        9. 9. Spencer Davenport 1925–1989
        10. 10. Grace (Bernice) Davenport 1906–1998
      3. 3. Matthew (Lawrence) Davenport 1876–1965 m. Mary Rush 1890–1977 m. Harriet Banks 1864–1918
        1. 1. Gus Rush 1921–2010 m. Devern Jackson 1922–2019
        2. 2. Jack RUSH 1930–2000
        3. 3. Clarist RUSH 1926–2003
        4. 4. Travis RUSH 1917–1919
        5. 5. Louise (Loleta) Rush 1914–1996 m. Curtis (Eugene) PERRYMAN 1902–1995
        6. 6. Jim RUSH 1912–1994 m. Mary JOHNSON 1924–2003
        7. 7. Merecy RUSH 1909– m. Matthew (Theopolis) JOHNSON 1882–1970 m. William JOHNSON 1902–1956
        8. 8. Ethel RUSH 1906–1987 m. Benjamin WELCH 1895–1935
        9. 9. Ruth Banks 1900–1931 m. Joseph (Lee) Connors 1897–
        10. 10. Ollie (Banks) Sr 1894–1982 m. Mattie (Florence) Parker 1910–1986
        11. 11. Goldie (L.) Banks 1895–1947 m. Calloway (Woods) Osby 1894–1937
        12. 12. Walter Banks 1892–1985 m. Mattie Banks 1891–
        13. 13. William (Thomas) Banks –1939 m. Lena (Margaret Bell) Key 1894–1972
      4. 4. Ella DAVENPORT 1875–

James Key's Timeline

3 Records

1788
July 14, 1788
Birth of James Key in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1820
1820
Age 32
James Key resided here in Elbert, Georgia, United States
Elbert, Georgia, United States
1848
1848
Age 60
Death of James Key in Alabama
Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 14, 1788
    Event Place: Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Elbert, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Elbert, Georgia; Page: 191; NARA Roll: M33_8; Image: 136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Alabama
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